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| Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) |
A major figure of his time Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman and essayist but is best known for leading the scientific revolution with his new 'observation and experimentation' method. Bacon ranked #90 on Michael H. Hart's list of the most influential figures in history. He is often credited as the author of the works attributed to Shakespeare. Here he writes on diverse topics including truth, death, love, ambition, anger, fame, and the pleasures of gardening. |
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| Fairy Tales |
| Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) |
Famous Danish children's author, Hans Christian Andersen, delights us all with his poignant fairy tales. With 18 magnificent tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, The Little Match Girl, be enchanted over and over again by this marvellous storyteller. Absolutely Magical. |
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| Faust |
| Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749 - 1832) |
In an attempt to attain absolute human happiness, the brilliant scholar Faust makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. If Mephistopheles becomes Faust's servant on earth to grant him all desired happiness, in return Mephistopheles may possess Faust's soul after death. A tale of human hubris, delusion and destruction. |
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| Floor Games |
| H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) |
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| Frankenstein |
| Mary Shelley (1797 - 1851) |
The world's most famous gothic horror story, Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein who combines his knowledge of natural science and medieval alchemy to give life to an inanimate object. But the resultant creature is far from what he had imagined. Rejected by Frankenstein and unloved, the forsaken creature ultimately metamorphosises into a monster intent on destroying his maker and all that he holds dear. |
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| Heart of Darkness |
| Joseph Conrad (1857 - 1924) |
English seaman Charlie Marlow recounts a journey to his shipmates, a journey up river to the heart of the Congo. Marlow had been tasked to find what had happened to Kurtz who had been an inexplicably productive procurer of ivory until contact was lost. Respected and feared, Kurtz has an aura of mystery and danger that lures Marlow closer and closer until ... |
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| Little Wars |
| H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) |
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